- A
Enter configuration mode, then enable BGP, then define the neighbor, then advertise prefixes, then verify.
This is the correct order because you must first enter config mode to make changes, then enable BGP routing, define the BGP neighbor (the Direct Connect peer), advertise the desired prefixes, and finally verify the configuration to ensure it is working.
- B
Enable BGP, then enter configuration mode, then define the neighbor, then advertise prefixes, then verify.
Why wrong: This is incorrect because you cannot enable BGP without first being in configuration mode. Configuration mode must be entered before issuing BGP-related commands.
- C
Enter configuration mode, then enable BGP, then advertise prefixes, then define the neighbor, then verify.
Why wrong: This is incorrect because you must define the BGP neighbor before you can advertise prefixes to that neighbor. Advertising prefixes without defining the neighbor first will fail.
- D
Enter configuration mode, then enable BGP, then define the neighbor, then verify, then advertise prefixes.
Why wrong: This is incorrect because verification should occur after advertising prefixes, not before. You need to advertise prefixes first to confirm they are being exchanged with the neighbor.
Order of Steps to Configure BGP on Cisco for Direct Connect Private VIF
This ANS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of network management and operations. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Arrange the steps to configure BGP on a Cisco router for a Direct Connect private virtual interface:
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Enter configuration mode, then enable BGP, then define the neighbor, then advertise prefixes, then verify.
First enter config mode, enable BGP, define the neighbor, advertise prefixes, then verify.
Key principle: Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Enter configuration mode, then enable BGP, then define the neighbor, then advertise prefixes, then verify.
Why this is correct
This is the correct order because you must first enter config mode to make changes, then enable BGP routing, define the BGP neighbor (the Direct Connect peer), advertise the desired prefixes, and finally verify the configuration to ensure it is working.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
- ✗
Enable BGP, then enter configuration mode, then define the neighbor, then advertise prefixes, then verify.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because you cannot enable BGP without first being in configuration mode. Configuration mode must be entered before issuing BGP-related commands.
- ✗
Enter configuration mode, then enable BGP, then advertise prefixes, then define the neighbor, then verify.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because you must define the BGP neighbor before you can advertise prefixes to that neighbor. Advertising prefixes without defining the neighbor first will fail.
- ✗
Enter configuration mode, then enable BGP, then define the neighbor, then verify, then advertise prefixes.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because verification should occur after advertising prefixes, not before. You need to advertise prefixes first to confirm they are being exchanged with the neighbor.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
This is incorrect because you cannot enable BGP without first being in configuration mode. Configuration mode must be entered before issuing BGP-related commands.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Authentication checks who the user is.
- Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
- Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
- AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
- Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
- Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
- Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
Key takeaway
Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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What does this ANS-C01 question test?
Network Management and Operations — This question tests Network Management and Operations — Authentication checks who the user is..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Enter configuration mode, then enable BGP, then define the neighbor, then advertise prefixes, then verify. — First enter config mode, enable BGP, define the neighbor, advertise prefixes, then verify.
What should I do if I get this ANS-C01 question wrong?
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related ANS-C01 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Authentication checks who the user is.
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